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Schwinn 470: I'm having issues adjusting the incline on my elliptical
Follow this troubleshooting guide to help resolve incline issues on your Schwinn 470 Elliptical.
Some common complaints may include:
Can't adjust incline/incline not working
Incline buttons don't work
Incline adjusting erratically
Follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue
Tools you may need:
Phillips head screwdriver
6mm hex/Allen wrench, or the wrench from the hardware
card included with your machine
13mm open-ended wrench
Crank puller (if removing crank arms for troubleshooting)
1.
If the incline could be adjusted previously but is now stuck at max
accompanied by a "hot" smell as the motor is continually trying to raise the incline.
2.
Turn off the power to your elliptical using the power switch at the bottom of your machine. Turn your elliptical back
on. When the console displays the welcome screen, adjust the incline using the incline up and down buttons on the
console (reference 1). Watch to see if the incline changes. If the incline changes, inspect the console for damage. If
damage is present,
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Schwinn 470: I'm having issues adjusting the incline on my elliptical
order a
Console [12829.A].
incline, order an
(Reference 1)
ID: 12829.1
MCB [12829.F]. This may be
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